The South African troops that relieved the 8th Battalion The Black Watch at the battle of Longueval pushed in to Delville Wood the next day. Despite brave and tenacious fighting they were unable to hold the position, despite reinforcement and support from the Scottish Brigade in reserve. They eventually marched out with two wounded officers … Read more
S/13167 Pte Robert HILTON 2nd Bn. formerly S/8730, A. & S.H. 19/07/1916 S/7733 Pte Walter HORT 8th Bn. 19/07/1916 S/9840 Pte James LAWSON 8th Bn. 19/07/1916 S/3898 Pte Percy William LONGMUIR 8th Bn. 19/07/1916 S/10441 Pte Francis McCAFFERTY 8th Bn. formerly 47437 R.G.A. 19/07/1916 S/8722 Pte Allan McDOWALL 8th Bn. 19/07/1916 S/5333 Pte Henry MELDRUM … Read more
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